SCOTT HUNTER is retiring as fire chief in Bedford at the end of March. To the surprise of probably no one who knows him, though, his idea of taking it easy involves hiking more than 2,190 miles from ...

Threatened by global warming, winter sports appear to be at odds with the sobriety vital to transition. So, what sense does it make to start your offspring on these leisure activities?

The beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway travels 469 miles along the spine of the ancient Blue Ridge Mountains, from Rockfish Gap, ...

After Bolan Mountain Lookout burned down, the U.S. Forest Service formed an alliance with a trails group to rebuild a popular Oregon lookout rental.

Southern Living has previously praised Western NC for its beauty. Here's the reasoning behind the 7 locations writers chose this time.

Explore the unique landmarks of North Carolina, including historic sites and national historical landmarks, the state's rich ...

Parks and hiking trails in Catawba, Burke and McDowell counties are still being repaired four months after Hurricane Helene ...

Pack your bags and book a stay at one of these romantic Airbnbs in North Carolina for a weekend getaway you won't forget.

Nestled in the heart of West Virginia, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park is a hidden gem that’s been playing hard to get with tourists for years. It’s like that shy kid in class who turns out to ...

The risks for the next move are skewed toward a hike,” said Aditya Bhave, senior economist at BofA Global Research, one of the first Wall Street economists to discuss a hike. Back To Top ...

Whether you’re leveling up from your existing hiking daypack to carry a heavier load or choosing an outdoor-ready pack for the first time, there are a lot of options to sift through. Do you need a 10 ...

Kai Trump — who has documented her journey alongside her grandfather’s campaign — said she couldn’t record the official swearing-in ceremony but showed clips for her viewers. The keen ...